Bill > HB1106

This bill modifies property tax exemption requirements for military veterans with disabilities by reducing the service-connected disability rating threshold from 80 percent to 40 percent, making more veterans eligible for property tax relief. Specifically, veterans who are entitled to and receiving compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at a combined service-connected evaluation rating of 40 percent or higher (or with a total disability rating for a service-connected disability) can now qualify for property tax exemptions. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow exemptions for veterans based on age, disability, or income level, and ensures that surviving spouses or domestic partners who are 57 years or older can continue to receive the exemption if their deceased spouse was previously receiving it. The tax exemption changes will apply to taxes levied for collection in 2027 and subsequent years, providing broader support for disabled veterans by reducing the disability rating requirement and potentially offering financial relief to more veterans who have served their country.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1106&Year=2025&Initiative=false